McDermott Civil / Structural Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at McDermott.
McDermott
Structural Engineer
Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview was really short, only about 15 minutes. They asked me about things on my resume and how those skills could be used in the job. They also told me about how the internship works, like being hybrid and doing admin projects.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Are you interested in structural engineering?
McDermott
Structural Engineer
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding
So first, there's a descriptive test to see what you know and how you solve problems. It's probably written or online questions where you have to explain stuff. They check your overall knowledge and how you think. Then, you have a technical interview to check your actual skills for the job. This could be in person or online, and they'll ask you questions that use your technical knowledge and problem-solving. They'll ask about coding, algorithms, system design, and other stuff relevant to the job. This whole thing helps them see if you know the basics and if you have the specific technical skills needed.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you explain bending moment and shear force diagrams?
- What questions do you have based on the previous test session?
McDermott
Structural Engineer
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
They started with a technical discussion about my experience. They are looking for candidates with good knowledge in those departments and the best industry pay from agencies and direct employment.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you tell me why you are interested in working for our company?
McDermott Civil / Structural Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from McDermott interview reports.
“Can you explain bending moment and shear force diagrams?”
Read reports →“Can you explain how to design a padeye?”
Read reports →“Given some conditions, how do you arrange columns and beams for a structures? And why is such arrangement used?”
Read reports →“Can you explain lifting analysis?”
Read reports →“What made you decide to study civil engineering?”
Read report →“Are you interested in structural engineering?”
Read report →“What questions do you have based on the previous test session?”
Read report →“What are your long-range career goals?”
Read report →“What are you hoping to get out of working here?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 11 McDermott interview reports.